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Lacing Up Against Domestic Violence 5K Run & Walk
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Lacing Up Against Domestic Violence 5K Run & Walk

Atlanta, Georgia, United States View on map
Oct 03, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc. invites you to lace up your sneakers and join us for our third annual #AVA5K Run & Walk in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month—an exciting event that brings the community together to honor survivors, raise awareness, and promote healing. Whether you walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence is a show of solidarity for survivors of abuse!

This event is in partnership with the Atlanta Police Department - Domestic Violence Unit.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

  • 9:00 AM - Check-in begins
  • 10:00 AM - 5K race start
  • 10:15 AM - Closing ceremony and winner's awards

ROUTE INFORMATION:

  • Doubled loop inside of Grant Park
  • Complete the route twice to finish the full course

View a map of the course here.

PARKING:

  • Grant Park Gateway, Car Park (Most Accessible) - Located at 759 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30308. This is a paid lot with a cost of $3/hour or $12/day. 1000 spaces available.
  • Street parking - limited spaces available near Grant Park Pool 625 Park Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30308.
  • Zoo Atlanta Parking Lot - Located at 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. This is a paid lot through ParkMobile, anticipated cost $3.50 per hour. Less than 100 spaces available.

5K AWARD DIVISIONS:

  • Top 3 Male
  • Top 3 Female
  • Top 3 Youth

Not available to attend but would still like to show your support? You can donate here.

Pick your distance

Running

3rd Annual 5K Run & Walk

Open to ages 99 and under.

Oct 03, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$35.00
Open

3rd Annual 5K Run & Walk Youth (7 to 17)

Open to ages 7 - 17.

Oct 03, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Atlanta.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 16.8° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 25.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 16.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 25.5°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
14.4
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
5.3mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
76.3%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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